Black Color — #000000: Codes, Palettes & Contrast
Black (#000000) color codes in RGB, HSL, and OKLCH, the most readable text color on it, WCAG contrast ratios against white and black, and matching color palettes.
The absence that makes every color legible.
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Black color codes
| HEX | #000000 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 0, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 0%, 0%) |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.000 0.000 0.0) |
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Readable text on Black
White text (#FFFFFF) has the higher contrast against this background: 21.00:1.
| Text color | Ratio | Normal text AA | Normal text AAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1:1 | Fail | Fail |
| White | 21:1 | Pass | Pass |
Normal text requires at least 4.5:1 for WCAG AA and 7:1 for AAA. Check another combination.